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Abbeyfield School
Mereway, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 8BU, West Northamptonshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
39.4 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,358
Capacity
1,350
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.0, which places it in the top 61% of schools nationally. A notable 76% of students progress to university, with 19% gaining admission to top-third institutions, reflecting strong pathways for higher education. However, while 61% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there may be room for improvement in overall attainment levels.
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Last inspected: 11 May 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 44.0 | Bottom 39% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 61% | Bottom 37% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 42% | Bottom 46% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 72% | Top 23% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 37% | Top 23% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 76% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 19% | Average |
Based on 90 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British52.4%
White Other19.7%
Black African7.4%
Asian Indian2.9%
Mixed Other2.8%
Other2.1%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Black Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Asian Bangladeshi1.3%
Asian Other1.1%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Asian Chinese0.5%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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52.21609, -0.90451 · NN4 8BU
School details
Local authorityWest Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN138858
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.abbeyfieldschool.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Abbeyfield School rated by Ofsted?
Abbeyfield School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 May 2016.
Is Abbeyfield School a good school?
Abbeyfield School scores 39.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 39% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Abbeyfield School in GCSEs?
Abbeyfield School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.0. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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